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Outstanding Documented Special Order Marlin Deluxe Model 1895 Lever Action .45-90 Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no. 338223, 45-90 cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, deluxe checkered walnut stock. Offered here is a fantastic example of a Marlin Deluxe Model 1895 rifle with stellar casehardened frame. These rifles were the answer to the Winchester Model 1886 lever action rifle and although they never attained the same status as the Winchester rifles, some consider them to be a better and stronger than those manufactured by Winchester. Model 1895s were a “working gun” and few customers were willing to pay extra for deluxe features. These deluxe models are becoming difficult to find, especially those in high condition like this example that is well deserving of the finest collection. The accompanying factory letter confirms the 26 inch part octagon barrel in .45-90 caliber, pistol grip stock, half magazine, takedown configuration, and hard rubber buttplate. The letter states the rifle shipped on September 19, 1906 and provides a second date (December 17, 1906) without additional information. High end finishes were rarely noted in the Marlin factory records. The deluxe stock on this rifle is factory original. The rifle is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and an elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The barrel has the two-line Marlin New Haven/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and caliber designation “45-90” at the breech on the top flat and “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL” on the upper left flat. The top of the casehardened receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY.” The upper tang is marked “MODEL/1895.” The serial number is stamped on the underside of the receiver. The checkered forearm and pistol grip stock are nicely figured walnut. The buttstock is fitted with a Marlin hard rubber buttplate.
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